Social+Networking

Steven Lee 9/26/11 Wiki paper

These days’ social networks are constantly showing up in people’s daily lives and some question if this is a good thing or a bad thing. No matter where you go or what you do, social networks are somehow always connected. In the modern world, even the classrooms are technology heavy and use these networks to allow students to better interact with each other. Is this a healthy habit; some don’t seem to think so. Social Networks seem to be a big controversy to people today. Some think that we need them and others simply complain that we are addicted, and that this addiction is causing us to lose the ability to interact face to face. Many studies have been conducted on these effects and most can be found on //SIRS Issues Researcher//. Enough information can be gained through //SIRS// for one to come up with his/her own viewpoint that may go either way. I personally have considered both views and decided that this is a good habit as long as people can be responsible with the use of these sites. Although I have chosen a side, I am still open to the opposing side because I know that negative effects may occur. The only real solution to this problem is to filter every person’s social page and the material they post, view, or receive. While this is not necessarily impossible, the amount of work would far outweigh the positive consequences, making it unreasonable. I think that using these sites are a good habit. While social networks may have many negative effects on people they can also have many positive effects. Research shows that social networks are channels through which Pragmatic help as well as emotional and psychological support can be gained (Achat,h., Berkey, C., Coakley, E., Colditz, G., Kawachi, I., Levine, S.). .). Also students are benefited by using social networks because it allows them to stay focused on their school work. Alternately it has been shown through much research that the average amount of hours spent face-to-face socializing is dramatically decreasing as the time affiliated with social media increases (ProCon.org). In addition social sites allow people to freely express themselves, and some end up posting inappropriate materials or photos that may jeopardize their social status or even their self-image (Zay). In conclusion I think that my viewpoint is correct because many positive things can arise from this social interaction, including self-satisfaction and even a state of better well-being.